# Ukraine currently lacks access to Starshield military communications system, Rubio says

https://mins.news/en/item/104730

- TASS, 2026-10-18 00:27 UTC
- Politics
- Original: https://tass.com/world/2203629

> US Secretary of State Marco Rubio said Ukraine cannot currently use the Starshield satellite communications system and that its possible use is under discussion. He said Ukraine had requested access to conduct deep strikes inside Russia.

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